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Pair of Louis XV-Style Pheasant & Botanical Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Including 2 Custom Pillows
A distinctive pair of custom armchairs …
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Pair of Louis XV-Style Pheasant & Botanical Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Including 2 Custom Pillows
A distinctive pair of custom armchairs that manage the increasingly rare trick of feeling properly French and completely at ease. Tall serpentine backs, gently shaped wings, padded arms, carved cabriole legs, and beautifully proportioned exposed wood frames give them presence without a trace of stiffness. They have plenty of presence—and absolutely no need for applause.
The softly aged wood has just the right amount of patina—enough to suggest a fascinating past, but not so much that you feel obliged to ask questions. The rich golden-ochre chenille brings warmth to the classic silhouette and keeps the whole composition relaxed. And the generous down-filled seat cushions make one thing perfectly clear: these chairs were designed for sitting, not merely admired from across the room.
Then there are the backs, which are where the real personality appears. A beautifully scaled scene of pheasants nestled among lush foliage unfolds in warm gold, olive, tobacco, brown, and red. From the front, they are elegant, inviting, and wonderfully composed. From behind, they make an entirely different statement. Because this pair have decided that being interesting from one side is simply not enough.
Two coordinating down-filled lumbar pillows repeat the pheasant motif and are finished with deep brown brush fringe, adding just enough drama and punctuation. The reverse is upholstered in the same golden-ochre chenille as the chairs.
These are not chairs for a room that is trying too hard. They are for interiors with confidence—libraries, sitting rooms, bedrooms, fireside corners—where classic pieces can have personality and comfort is considered non-negotiable. They bring warmth, character, and just enough wit to keep the room from taking itself too seriously.
If this pair had a motto, it would be: “Make an entrance. Even from behind.”
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- Dimensions
- 28ʺW × 34.5ʺD × 42ʺH
- Seat Interior Depth
- 21.0 in
- Seat Interior Width
- 22.0 in
- Seat Height
- 19.0 in
- Arm Height
- 23.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Upholstery
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Good Condition Shows slight wear consistent with age and use. The carved frames retain a deliberately aged, rubbed finish with … moreGood Condition Shows slight wear consistent with age and use. The carved frames retain a deliberately aged, rubbed finish with minor additional surface wear. One chair has a small, faint discoloration on the upholstered back near the corner, see picture. The set have been professionally cleaned and are sturdy and functional. less
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